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And we have the gold ornaments over there.

What about the garland, do we have that?

- Absolutely. - Okay. Uh, stockings?

Which one do you think?

Mmm. I don't know, maybe that one.

- Oh! - Yes!

- Check! - Okay!

Okay.

What about the Christmas village?

Oh, this is the hard part.

Okay...

Oh! Oh! Oh, I found them all.

- Yes! - Check!

Okay, what about the angel for the Christmas tree?

It's right there!

Awww.

I always forget how sweet she is.

All right. What next?

Um... That's it, we got everything!

All right!

Oh, I'm just so happy it's the best

time of year again!

- It only took forever! - "Only took forever!"

- Okay! Now... - Okay.

- Where everyone's sitting. - Yes. Seating plan.

So, Aunt Rachel sits here,

- her fiancee here. - Okay. Right.

And Uncle Jonan and Aunt Cathy can sit...

- over here? - Okay.

And then Brit and her date here.

And then you and me across from them?

Mom. Brit is your best friend.

You have to sit next to your BFF.

That is true.

Okay, so do some swaps.

- Who's Brit bringing? - I'm not sure.

Probably someone from one of those dating websites

- she's always on. - Hmm.

I hope this one sticks. She always has a new boyfriend.

- Lily! - What? I'm just being honest?

Well. Brit is special.

So it's very important that she finds someone

- who is a good match. - Okay.

Should we address the elephant in the room?

What elephant is that?

That everyone has a date except for you.

- Me? - Yeah.

I don't need a date, I have you!

Mom! That's not the same!

Listen to me.

I have a very full life.

I have work, and my friends.

Our family.

But most of all, I have you!

And that is all I need for Christmas. I'm so happy.

I just wish you had a date this year.

Why?

I don't know.

Maybe Santa will bring me one.

Yeah! Maybe he'll drop an eligible bachelor

down the chimney for you.

Stranger things have happened.

But where did you learn

the term "eligible bachelor"?

Brit!

Yeah, I should have known.

That's actually funny.

Okay, we have to scoot.

We have so much Christmas shopping to do.

Oh, I love Christmas stress, there's nothing like it!

But how are the preparations going?

Great! We are right on schedule.

We just finished the guest list for Christmas Eve.

And my mom is the only one without a date.

- Lily! - What? I'm just being honest.

You told me to always tell the truth.

Yes, but I also did say that you are the only

- date I need. - See what I'm dealing with?

- She has a point. - Mm-hmm.

Not you two ganging up on me!

We're not ganging up on you, Mom.

- We're trying to help. - I don't need help!

- I wouldn't go that far. - Talk to her, Brit.

- I'm begging you! - Emma Morgan,

you listen to your daughter. It's cuffing season after all!

- What's that? - Yeah, what is that?

Okay, cuffing season is when single people

look for partners to...

...pass the cold winter months. You know?

Somebody to spend the holidays with!

Christmas, New Year's Eve.

Valentines Day.

Oh, yeah.

- She needs to get cuffed. - Yeah.

You guys are too much!

Where do you even learn this stuff?

By not living under a rock. You gotta get out more.

Fine. Fine. Oh, saved by the bell.

Oh, it's my contact at One Voice.

Okay, I do have to take this.

- Behave, you two. - Mm-hmm.

Hello?

What's One Voice?

It's this organisation where we volunteer,

and we give presents to families who are in need.

- Ah, right, I forgot. - Mm-hmm.

It's her new Christmas tradition.

Yeah! It's so sweet!

Speaking of traditions, you need to help me pick

my date for Christmas Eve dinner.

- Yes! - So. This guy is really nice.

- But he is really boring. - Okay.

This one. So smart. But he's, um, always busy.

And this one is very handsome.

But he tells really corny jokes.

Like next level bad. So. Help.

Wai-- Oh, wait, that's it?

They're all kind of bad.

But... Maybe the nice boring one?

Yeah, I guess that would be the smartest choice, right?

But since when do I make the nice smart choice?

All right!

- True. - What is going on here?

- Nothing. - Yeah, Brit was showing me the guys on her dating app.

Brit! She's ten!

- Almost ten and a half! - We do not need

to be talking to her about the stuff!

- Come on! - But she's such a smart ten!

Thank you! I really am!

- Mmm, n-no! - Mom! We're in public.

Mom! Mom.

Aw, they're so cute!

And so different than last year!

Those costumes are on point!

Let's see the other one.

- Oh, that's adorable! - Sledding!

Let's go find out. We'll ask someone.

Oh, pass me your jacket,

- I'm going to check them in. - Okay.

- Thank you! - Thank you!

Look at this place!

All right, let's check out

our One Voice family, shall we?

- Aw, look at the penguin! - Aw!

Okay.

Oh! They have a daughter the same age as you!

Why don't you go to the children's section

and find something that she might like,

and I will get the mother a beautiful new coat

to keep her warm. Sound good?

- Oh yeah, I got this. - All right, you got this.

- Bye. - Bye!

Would you like to enter the Children's

Christmas Wish Contest?

Just write a Christmas wish,

and put it in the mail box.

What do you have to lose?

- Hmm. - The winner also gets

to donate to a charity of their choice.

We could help the Thompson family even more.

Thanks, elf!

To whom it may concern,

My name is Lily Morgan.

My mom Emma adopted me from a small village in China

when I was just a baby.

She's the best mom, a talented architect,

and is always helping others and volunteering for One Voice,

the charity we'd like the prize money to go to.

This Christmas, I wish that she could find a boyfriend.

Her penguin.

Penguins only have one mate for life.

My mom deserves that.

Thank you, and merry Christmas!

x

Oof! Busy day.

Got a box full of letters for ya.

Oh, great! Keep them coming!

And we'll-I'll come back and get some--

- Whoa! - Oh! I'm so sorry!

- I'm so sorry! - That was my fault.

- Oh, so my fault. Oh my god. - Oh, here. These are, uh...

- Oh, I just... - You've got a very nice

- selection here. - Oh!

Yeah, I-I,

- they're not actually for me. - Oh! Really?

No, it's, it's for charity.

- That's very kind of you. - Oh! It's...

Yeah. I, uh, You know,

it's in the Christmas spirit.

Um, thank you, so much. I'm so sorry. Um...

No, it's my fault.

I-I gotta get going, but...

- Yes, great. Have a lovely day. - You too!

- Yeah. - Yeah.

- Sorry about that. - It's okay.

- Oh sweetheart, there you are! - Oh, do you need help?

What? Oh, all this, no. I can manage.

But you know me, I couldn't pick just one.

Besides, I think our One Voice

- family could really use it all. - Mm-hmm.

Oh, what is this?

- Oh, a wish contest! - Ooh, how fun!

It's only for kids, Mom.

- Oh... - Sorry.

No, I'm being silly!

Sweetheart, I meant it'd be fun for you.

Did you? Make a wish?

- Uh-huh! - What was it?

I can't tell you! Otherwise it won't come true.

- Oh. - Rules are rules!

I just thought it was birthday wishes?

- No, it's for all wishes. - Well, I'm learning

something new every day.

Have you picked a gift for our girl?

We just need to grab our jackets and head out soon.

- How about these? - Oh, those are perfect!

- She'll love them! - You think so?

I really do.

- Okay. Let's go. - Let's go!

- Brady, another box. - Morning, Zach.

No! When are we gonna have time to read all those?

We're already drowning in unread wishes from the entire country!

We will have to find time, even if it means

being here all night.

When the Veronica Worth, Chairman and CEO

of Worth Department Stores asks for a new

Christmas tradition to boost holiday sales,

this is what happens.

Yeah. But you're the one who said,

"We need to see Christmas through a child's eyes!"

- Yeah, it was a very good idea. - It was a very good idea.

But now we have to do it, and we're one day away

from choosing a Christmas wish and we have nothing.

We have zero.

Let me guess what's in here, more of the same?

Little boy wants a robot. Little girl wants a doll.

Some kid wants to be emancipated from his family

so that he doesn't have to go to school anymore.

- Hi, Mrs. Worth! - Hello Mrs. Worth!

- Follow me. - Mm, yes.

So, have you zeroed in on the winning Wish?

It must be hard choosing just one.

Well, um, that's the thing, it's not that hard

because we don't have any good--

- Are you okay? - Uh, yeah, my lunch isn't settling.

Mrs. Worth, I can assure you we are very close,

but yes, you're right. It has been very difficult

choosing just one. I mean, who knew children

had such a beautiful take on Christmas?

Mrs. Worth,

we know you're so busy, so we don't want to take up

any more of your time. But rest assured,

we will have the winning wish by tomorrow.

Just remember,

this is very important to Worth Department Stores,

and your careers.

Okay. Pretty high stakes.

I thought she was gonna say that.

Yeah.

Coming right up!

One hot chocolate with extra mini marshmallows

- and whipped cream. - You're too good to me.

Oh, yeah, careful.

- It's hot. - Okay.

Okay, let's see.

It's our very first ornament together as a family.

- Do you remember? - Tell me again!

All right. Come here.

Is it gonna be kinda like story time?

Oh, you know it. All right,

so there was this sweet little hole in the wall

souvenir shop, right next to the hotel

where we stayed right after I picked you up.

And it was run by this nice old man and his wife.

And you, you were just so adorable,

you reached out with your chubby little hand,

and you grabbed this ornament.

And he gave it to us for free.

- For free? - Yeah.

Because he could tell

that we already shared so much love between us.

Hmm?

I love that story.

Yeah, that's a good one.

Do you wanna do the honours?

Yeah! Okay, where should I put it?

Anywhere you want!

I just love our Christmas traditions.

Just so perfect.

Me too! But it'd be nice

to have more people to share them with. Don't you think?

- More people? - Yeah.

Well...

We have Brit! And your Auntie and Uncle.

I meant like...

A little brother. Or sister.

Or a dad.

Sweetheart!

Come here!

Come here. Let's get--

There's just so many.

- And they're all bad. - "Dear Santa,

may I have an octopus as a pet?"

No. "Dear Santa, I'd like a puppy please."

Cliché. "Can I have a reindeer?"

Oh, no, Brady!

Brady, Brady, Brady, Brady, Brady.

Oh, that's bad.

- There's more? - Yeah, there's more.

- We'll find it. - They're never ending!

- Yeah. - How many of these did...?

Hey! Some artwork.

Well, that's cute.

It is cute. It's actually a very good drawing.

Whoa!

Whoa.

They wrote, like, an essay.

- Yeah. - Well, what does it say?

Is it asking for like a tiger, or something?

No, it's actually quite good!

This little girl wants her single adoptive mom

to find love for Christmas.

She's even mentioned a charity for the prize money.

What?

It said all that?

"To whom it may concern"? Wow.

- Mm-hmm. - This is great!

- There's something there! - This is perfect!

A boyfriend for Christmas!

- Oh, I love that! - I love that too!

A boyfriend for Christmas! Yes!

How do we... get her a boyfriend for Christmas?

Oh, no. I think we just, choose one of these ones

that's easy to accomplish.

No, no! There's something there!

- We'll do the puppy one! - Stick with it. Come on.

- A boyfriend for Christmas! - A boyfriend for Christmas.

Um...

Okay, no, wait! I know. We do an interview with the mom

and daughter. Set up a website

and have potential suitors write in.

Yeah. This could work.

Okay. But big question.

How does this wish bring more business to Worth?

Yeah. Good point.

- We'll do the puppy one. - No, no, no, no, no!

- Stay with it. Come on! - Okay! Uh...

- Boyfriend for Christmas. - Boyfriend for Christmas.

We could set up a photoshoot at the department store

with the mom and the daughter

and just make it a part of the marketing campaign?

- Yeah. Yeah, okay. - Is that good?

Yes, and when we find her someone,

we can have a camera crew follow them around.

Use product placements and have them wear

Worth clothing on their dates.

It's interactive! I see that, I want that! Yes, that!

- Yes. Let's do that. - Let's do it!

I like that! I think we found our winning wish, baby!

Emma Morgan's phone. Lily speaking.

Hi, Lily, this is Zach from Worth Department Store.

I've got some very excellent news.

Can you put your mom on the phone?

- Did I win? - Maybe!

Did you want me to talk as well?

- Don't speak. - Okay.

Who is it?

It's Zach from Worth Department Store.

- Hello? - Hi! Ms. Morgan.

We've got some great news. Your daughter's entry into

the Worth Department Store wish competition has won.

Oh!

Congratulations!

The local news would love to do an interview with you

if you're available.

It would be a small crew,

and I would be there personally to oversee everything.

- I'd be there too. - How does that sound?

Wow, this is, uh,

quite the honour! Congrats honey! You won!

So, Zach, what exactly would happen in this interview?

They just want to learn more about your adoption story,

and the two of you.

It sounds like the two of you have a really great

mother daughter relationship

We do, but I don't know.

I don't really want us in the spotlight.

Well, I would be there every step of the way to make sure

you're comfortable. But of course, it's up to you.

We just think the two of you

would touch a lot of people's hearts this Christmas.

Come on. Can we do the interview? Please?

It'll be so much fun!

- Come on, Mom. - I don't know, baby.

Mom, I want to.

Maybe mention the money, as well.

- Mention the money. - If it helps,

the winner also gets $100,000 for the charity of their choice.

Really?! Oh my gosh!

Oh my gosh, that is fabulous!

- One Voice could really use that! - Yeah!

Oh, all right! We're in!

Best Christmas ever!

Excellent! That's such great news.

We're looking forward to meeting you!

I'm going to get Cassie, our stylist,

to contact you and send over some new clothes

for the interview. How does that sound?

Thank you! Thank you, Zach!

Thank you, Zach!

Thank you so much! Bye.

Bye!

Oh my gosh!

Ah! Nailed it!

Yes!

I don't know what's gotten into her.

I mean, she's never talked about wanting

a sibling or a father before.

We had to know that this time would come.

She's growing up, and probably seeing other people's families

and just realising hers looks a little different.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

I just thought we were great.

Hey! You are!

That doesn't mean you can't open your heart up.

Something to think about.

Now, we need to focus on the task at hand.

We need to find the perfect fit for this interview!

I mean, this could be a really big deal.

The whole country's gonna be watching.

And who knows who else?

You're not helping, Brit.

I'm already nervous.

Eh, nervous-shmervous. This is exciting.

No. I don't know.

No, I'm just doing this to make Lily happy.

Ugh, I mean I wish I was getting this kind

of exposure. Do you know how many single men might see this?

You don't need help! You're already dating a handful!

And they're fun, but they're not, you know,

fun, if you know what I mean?

In all seriousness, I know that none of them are the one.

Then why even bother dating them if you already know?

Because, Ms. Emma Morgan,

sometimes you gotta kiss a few frogs.

Oh!

- Oh, Emma, this is it! - Okay.

Oh, it's gorgeous!

It is.

Let's hope this goes well!

Yeah. 'Cause if it doesn't go well,

Mrs. Worth is gonna chop our heads off.

Thanks for the reminder.

Welcome to our home!

Wow!

Did you make all these?

Yeah! Art's kind of my thing.

They're really, really good!

I can tell. We loved your drawing on your wish,

- by the way. - Yeah.

Thanks! Wanna see our Christmas decorations?

Okay.

This is my favourite ornament.

My mom got it when she came to pick me up from China

when I was just a baby.

Oh, that's amazing. It's so nice that you still

have it, and you can look at it every year.

What else you got in here?

Well, I do have this ornament.

- You must be Emma. - Hi!

- You look so familiar! - So do you!

Wait, you were at the store the other day.

I'm the guy that bumped into you!

I was gonna say that I bumped into you.

Sorry about that, again.

Oh, don't worry about it at all.

Okay, well. Strange coincidence.

Hi. Nice to officially meet you.

- Hi. - I'm Zach. This is Brady.

- Hi! - Hi, nice to meet you.

We're here to oversee the interview

and answer any questions you may have.

Do I have to go through with it?

If you don't want to,

I could call off the news crew.

We want to make sure you're comfortable.

You know, I-I'm just hesitant,

uh, because of all the attention.

You know? I'm an architect.

I'm not used to--

Oh! I'm not used to all this.

You're gonna do great.

All you have to do is be yourself,

and I will be here with you every step of the way.

You need anything, come to me.

Do you think I should hold the mic like this

- for the interview? - My god, she is dying to do it.

- She's such a ham! - I'm so excited!

I haven't seen her this excited in a while!

And that is why I agreed to this.

Well, and your charity.

Oh, how could I forget!

I guess, uh...

- I guess we're really doing this! - I'll be right here.

- Okay. - By the way,

your dress looks amazing.

Thanks!

It was very nice of you to gift it to me.

Our pleasure!

- Ah! This is so exciting! - I'm so glad you're here!

Are you kidding? I would not miss this for the world.

Besides, I gotta check in on you.

Make sure they get your good angles.

Touch up your makeup so you're not shiny!

- What would we do without you? - I don't know!

- We all set? - Uh, sure, yeah, yeah, yeah.

- What? - I just, um.

I swear I've seen Emma's friend on a dating app before.

Oh, who is that? He looks interesting.

Who? Brady?

Brady? He kinda looks familiar.

Did you swipe right?

I mean, yeah, maybe.

- Go say hi. - Don't gotta tell me twice.

- All right. - Oh shoot, she's coming over here, so...

Hi! I'm Brit,

Emma's best friend. And Lily's godmother!

- I'm Zach. This is Brady. - Hi.

We work for Worth Department Store.

I'm a big fan of your work!

I'm an all too frequent consumer.

That's funny, I'm there all the time as well.

I work there.

You work there, yeah.

Maybe I'll see you there some time?

Yeah, definitely. I mean, if you're having trouble

finding me, you should probably just check the "manly" section.

With all the drills, and the um... The power tools.

Yeah. Well, I don't usually go there, so...

I'll have to make an exception.

- Great! - It was nice meeting you.

You may want to pick your jaw off the floor.

Huh? Oh, yeah.

Thanks.

For those just tuning in, I am here

with Emma and Lily Morgan.

Lily is the winner of the Worth Department Store

wish competition. Now, Lily.

Can you tell us what prompted you to enter your wish?

The Christmas elf at the store asked me what I had to lose,

and I thought that was a pretty good point.

I could have made a lot of wishes,

but when I was in the store, I saw a husband and wife.

And, they looked so happy,

I wanted my mom to have that too.

And can you tell the viewers what you wished for?

I wished that my mom would get a boyfriend for Christmas.

She's so great and deserves love more than anyone!

Oh, isn't that the sweetest?

Emma, how do you feel about all of this.

I'm, I'm speechless.

I have a very fulfilling life. I--

That's nice. So Lily,

what would you like to tell any prospective boyfriends

about your mom?

- Oh, I-I don't think we-- - She's really pretty,

as you can see.

She's nice and smart, and brave.

And she takes really good care of me.

She gives the biggest hugs,

and makes the best hot chocolate.

And she likes to volunteer.

And she does a wacky dance to make me laugh when I'm sad.

Show them, Mom!

Oh, I-I think we're good. We're, we're good.

Most importantly, and you guys might want

to listen up. She's a really hard worker,

so you know what that means.

- And what is that? - She has a stable income!

Well, it certainly

sounds like your mom is quite the catch.

So, to all you single men out there,

if you would like to connect with her,

go to the Worth Department Store website,

and click on the link that says,

"Boyfriend for Christmas,"

where you can directly message Emma.

Thanks for tuning in!

Good job!

Good job! Good job, Lily!

How you doing?

Everything okay?

Uh...

How'd you feel about the interview?

Honestly?

I'm embarrassed. I had no idea what she wished for.

- What, you didn't? - No! If-if I had known...

Well, you should not be embarrassed.

You both were great.

It was really charming. Really.

- What happens next? - Well, we have the website

- set up so, men can write in. - Oh!

We'll screen all the messages before you see them.

- Screen! - And you'll log in, and read them, and...

- Please screen. - See if anybody

sparks your interest, and we'll go from there!

Do you really think people are going to write in?

Yes!

No! No one is writing in!

I don't understand it. We have nothing.

This is a disaster.

Veronica Worth is going to kill us.

- We bombed. It's over. - We're done for.

- We got a message. - What?

We got a message!

- Brady, we have messages! - We've got messages!

- What? What? - We've got messages! Yes!

- We've got messages! - Yes! Yes!

We've got messages! Yes!

Hello?

What?!

Oh my goodness...

Oh my...

Oh my, oh my...

Oh my god.

Come on, come on, come on.

A Chicago woman and her adopted daughter

have gone viral after the little girl

entered the wish competition at a Worth Department Store.

The girl and her mother stole hearts just yesterday

in a live interview where the precocious ten-year-old

told the world that all she wanted

was for her mom to find a boyfriend for Christmas.

Mom, what's going on?

Why does your phone keep ringing?

Whoa! That's us!

She gives the biggest hugs,

and makes the best hot chocolate.

Cool!

We've gotten word that so many suitors

have tried to access the website that it has crashed.

The tech team is working tirelessly to solve this issue

in order to bring the website up and running.

Now you never know, the love of her life

could be just around the corner.

Are these all for you?

- Whoa, apparently. - Hmm.

- This is terrifying! - What do you mean?

- This is amazing! - No, this is not the way

- to find love, Lily! Okay? - Why not?

What if Mr. Right is one of those DMs?

Where did you learn the phrase "Mr. Right" from?

Brit?

Of course. Why do I even ask at this point?

"Dear Emma, I'm the only date you'll ever need. Call me."

- I will not be calling. - Agreed.

"Dear Emma, when I first saw you on the news,

it was by accident. I was channel surfing.

I think wish competitions are corny,

but by the end of the interview, I was crying.

A lone tear streamed down my face, then sobs.

- I was so touched." - No thank you!

"I'm just a desperate man looking for love."

Wow, some, uh, real winners.

There's gotta be something good in here. There's so many!

It's a numbers game, Mom. Basic math.

Hello?

Oh, ye-yeah. I-I know.

It's overwhelming, but...

Oh, yeah, thank you.

Someone's on the other line.

Hello? No! No, no, I have not picked anyone yet!

I was, it's kinda crazy.

Uh, oh, just hold on a second.

Hello?

Oh, hi Zach!

Congratulations on going viral.

Hmm. Thank you? I think?

- How you holding up? - It's been overwhelming,

but uh, we have been managing.

Is it as intense as it seems?

- You could say that. - No pressure,

but if you're interested, we would love for you

and Lily to come down to the store for a photoshoot.

Look, is that absolutely necessary?

I mean, we've done so much already!

No, it's not necessary. But it will definitely...

- Mom. - ...be fun!

That I can guarantee.

And I will be here to supervise

and make sure all goes well!

What do you say?

- Okay, fine! - Yes!

Boom!

Oh, thank you.

Did you set up the photoshoot?

Yeah, all done, she's in!

Nice. And look at this!

Sales have already increased five percent nationwide

since the interview. And that's all us!

Well, no that's thanks to Emma and Lily.

Okay, well why do you have to ruin a good thing?

Let's just take the credit?

See this is exactly what I was hoping for!

We've already got such great publicity for the store!

Zach. Brady.

You've done a great job.

But we don't want to miss out on a big opportunity.

We have to take full advantage of this story

and how widespread it's gotten.

Yes, we couldn't agree more, Mrs. Worth.

This is Zach, here. We've planned a photoshoot

for later today with Emma and Lily

at the department store.

We'll have links to all the Worth Merch

for purchase from those photos.

And then we're gonna send that out to the most reputable

news outlets and publications after that.

Yeah, and just to, uh, to echo what Zach said.

This is Brady. Um, we... We're gonna capitalise on this.

We've got the photoshoot.

It's all set up, and...

Yeah. Just don't worry. So...

I'd like to be there.

Make sure everything's in order.

You'd like to be there? Or you're going to be there?

Thank you so much, Mrs. Worth--

- Yes, thank you-- - We'll be in contact

with all the updates.

This is why you don't talk.

Yeah, no, I... I heard myself as well, so...

- You did. - Yeah. As I was saying it,

I was like, oh, don't! But I had...

Thank you. Okay?

- Oh, that's nice. I like that. - Yeah!

What if we put the bear, like in the middle of them?

I told you the polar bear would work.

- No that... you did. - This pops.

- Hi, Emma. - Hi!

How's the photoshoot going?

I have to admit.

I'm actually having a lot of fun.

I didn't know what to expect, but this is something

that Lily and I will remember forever.

Yeah, it's a nice new memory for the two of you.

Exactly.

So everything's going smoothly?

You don't need me for anything?

No! No, everyone has been wonderful.

That's what I like to hear. So the next shoot is, uh,

the two of you making gingerbread houses.

- Yeah? I love that! - Great!

Yeah, we sell these really fun gingerbread-making kits

in the toy section, so I thought we could highlight

- that in the shoot. - That is a great idea.

I fully support encouraging kids to be creative,

and to build things.

- Yes. I couldn't agree more. - Yes, yes.

You know, I haven't made one in years...

Really? Maybe you need to buy one for yourself.

Maybe. I take it you have made one more recently?

Some might say that I make real models

for a living out of foam and plywood.

That's right. Architect. Yeah.

- Yes, you remembered. - So you don't do your work

in gingerbread?

No, no. Just shortbread.

- That sounds tasty. - Yeah, yeah.

Oh, one second. Okay, copy that.

They need you for wardrobe.

Taylor's gonna take you over there, okay?

- Okay! - Have fun!

Thanks! Yeah.

Okay.

- Hi, Zach! - Oh, hi, Lily!

How's the photoshoot going?

It's fun!

Well, that's the most important part, right?

Well, actually, no.

The best part is that my wish might actually come true.

My mom's gotten so many DMs. It's crazy!

Wow. That's great.

- Thank you so much. - Oh!

You're very welcome.

This is why we did the contest.

And our next step is setting your mom up

with one of the men who's written to her.

That would show everyone that your Christmas wish

has been answered. What do you think?

I already have my favourite picked out.

- I'm all ears! - His name is Clark Winters.

Sounds like a movie star.

He's a businessman from New York.

He said he couldn't believe he was writing a letter

like this, and it's totally not something he'd normally do.

But he was struck by the beautiful bond

between me and my mom, and hopes to meet us.

- Well, isn't that nice? - There was also a photo of him.

Let's pull it up and see.

He chopped his own pine tree!

I think he loves Christmas as much as we do.

He definitely loves something.

He's certainly handsome, isn't he?

My mom thinks so.

Mind if I zoom in on this?

Wow.

Indisputably attractive man.

I am texting my assistant to get in touch with Clark

and have him flown to Chicago.

How's that for a Christmas miracle?

Oh, that's brilliant!

I am going to go check up on my mom!

- Okay. - Bye!

- Have fun! Bye. - Goodbye.

That's a great idea.

- Speaking of awkward. - Mm-hmm.

While I was in wardrobe,

Lily hand-picked a candidate for me.

- Oh, candi-Date! - Oh, stop.

- Okay! - Okay, so the store,

they've like, presented him to me for approval.

- And I said yes. - Yeah!

Ah, but I don't know. I don't know.

It's just, so new and I don't know if I'm, uh...

It's okay! It's okay, this is a lot of pressure.

- Yeah. - But I just really need to see

a photo. Like, now.

- Oh my gosh! - Okay! Shh!

Look at that fine specimen!

- Honey, obviously, you said yes! - Yeah.

But I'm hoping that he is more than that!

More than that?

If you're more than that, that is just extra value.

Wow.

Yes. Yes, I do admit.

- He's very attractive. - Yeah.

- Clark Winters! - Hey, man!

Thanks for the ride! I appreciate it.

- For sure. - So, tell me.

Is she as attractive in real life?

- She is. - Ah, I knew it.

This is gonna be so good!

So, just a little heads up, we have a photographer

coming today to the skating rink for some publicity shots.

- Hope that's okay. - That's more than okay.

I figured that'd be par for the course

for something like this. Uh, the photographs,

where are they going? What publications?

Uh, that I don't know, that's the publicity department.

- Uh, car's right outside. - Okay. Well,

I'd like to be kept in the loop.

You'll have to sign some paperwork

before the photos go anywhere, so, I'm sure you can ask then.

And I'd like to be sent all the photographs as well.

Yeah. For sure.

Emma could be the love of my life.

Lily could be my step-daughter.

It'd be nice to get professional photos

- of our first meeting. - Mm-hmm. This is us.

There's some wardrobe in the back seat for you.

Worth's finest menswear.

Picked out by one of our in-house stylists.

You can choose whichever one you want

and wear it on your date.

Awesome.

And, uh, could we stop for some flowers on the way?

- Yeah, she'd like that. - Yeah. For the both of them.

Even better.

Yeah. Okay.

What do you think he's gonna be like?

Ooh, I'm not sure!

I mean, we don't have much to go off.

Just the message and...

...his photograph.

- Are you nervous? - No! No.

Mom.

Brit told me that if you're ever nervous about a guy,

just picture him in a...

Ugh, wait, what was it?

I don't like where this is going.

- Picture him in a silly hat! - Okay!

Yeah. They look goofy, so you're not as nervous.

Mm. I can do that. Yeah.

Oh boy, he's here.

Okay, quick, picture him in a silly hat!

Silly hat.

- Hey, girls! - Hi!

- I'm Clark! - Hey!

It's nice to meet you!

- So nice to meet you. - These are for you.

- Thank you! - And these are for you.

- Thank you for the flowers. - My pleasure.

- Oh! - I've never gotten flowers before!

- Well, hopefully you like them! - I love them!

And you...

You look as beautiful as you did on television.

You are just...

just as handsome as you were in your picture.

Aw...

Do you want to go for a skate?

- Definitely. - Shall we?

- Yes! - Okay, I'm gonna sit here with Zach.

Yeah. Have fun you two.

All right, let's go.

All right.

- She is a trip! - God, tell me about it!

Okay! I'm just--

- First time skating? - Not, not exactly.

You're doing all right! You're doing all right!

Yeah? Okay. Good. You're doing well.

- Watch this, hold that thought. - Oh!

Oh!

You're a good skater, Clark!

I was a division one ice hockey player in college.

Wow, that is impressive.

Hey! Hey, hey, hey!

- Oh my god! - I got you!

I got you, I got you! Stay with me here.

- Okay, okay. - Stay with me. Look at me?

- Soft knees. - Okay?

Slight fold, and lean.

- Okay. - Okay. I'm just not

- as skilled a skater as you are. - Come with me. Here we go.

Well, you know, not yet anyway.

What do you think?

Well. I don't know much about him.

But I like him so far.

He seems really nice and he gave us flowers too.

- That's a good start. - We'll see.

Do you want to go skate?

- Sure - Let's go skate!

So, clearly you're handsome.

And a former athlete,

and a successful businessman?

Is there anything else I should know about you?

Let me think.

Wow. I gotta try to keep up here.

Well, there's something. It's a little bit embarrassing.

But I am a big softy. A true hopeless romantic.

Hey, you don't have to be embarrassed about that.

That is every woman's dream.

Okay, well, what about you?

Is there anything else I should know?

I love to give back to my community!

I volunteer at a few organisations and charities.

I actually love giving back too.

- Really? - I'm kind of entrepreneurial about it.

- What do you mean? - Just, a couple business ideas

I have on the go that I think are gonna help some people.

Interesting, in what way?

Side one.

But I don't know how to stop like this.

I'm not gonna give away all my secrets! We just met!

Oh, I mean, just like a, a tiny little hint? Something?

Just the bud of an idea that I pitched to my team.

Actually, the whole wish competition kind of inspired me.

- Oh! - So, when we officially launch,

- you'll be the first to know. - Good to know.

Whoa!

- Aww! - How did you do that? Wait.

- Ooh! - Look at this!

Be right back!

- Oh, okay. - Lily!

- Want to come join us? - Ah! Lily, honey,

- are you joining us? - Let's get a picture.

- Yay! Lily! - Where's the camera guy?

- Hey! Bring it in! - Oh!

Can you get a shot? Ah, big smiles, guys!

- One more, one more, one more! - Okay.

Amazing, and can I get a copy of that one?

It's gonna be a keeper, I know it. Thanks.

You know what? I, I think I'm gonna need

to take just a little break.

- All right. - Uh, you guys good

- to skate together? - Yeah!

Yeah, we got it. But just, please,

- keep your knees bent. - Okay!

- Stay low. - Okay, I'm staying low.

- Okay. Okay. - I'm going this way.

Just a little push for Mommy. Okay.

- You wanna go for a rip? - Yes!

All right. Let's go! One, two, three! Move!

We'll play the airplane game.

Yes! I love to do that actually.

I thought I was the only

person who did that!

One foot, then the other foot. That's it.

C-cut.

Whoa! And she turns!

- Everything okay? - Yeah. Yeah, I just...

I haven't skated since I was a kid,

and I'm just a little embarrassed at how awful

- I am at it. - Don't be embarrassed,

it's cute.

I mean, I'm sure Clark thinks it's cute

- and is happy to help. - One can hope.

I was more of, um, like, an indoor kid.

Making gingerbread houses, right?

- Yeah. - Yeah. You were a pro

at the photoshoot. Your house was amazing.

- Thank you! - Yeah.

It is my favourite Christmas activity.

It's kind of how I got into architecture, actually.

I would spend hours on my gingerbread house.

Like, after everyone else went to sleep.

I'd stay up late. Just perfecting

every sprinkle and candy cane.

You know, it's one of the best parts of being a parent,

is that you get to somewhat be a kid again.

- Mmm. - And I just love

introducing Lily to all the things

that I loved when I was a kid.

Well, I should get back out there.

Yeah.

My big date after all.

- It is. - Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, you got this.

I got, yeah. I got it. I got it. I got it, I got it.

Thanks.

Well, it sounds like it went really well.

So, why are you so bummed?

Like, look at you! You're so bummed!

- Hmm? - You're not listening to me at all, are you?

- Sorry, I'm... - Are you serious?

- It's a long day. - Why aren't you excited?

Emma, Clark, and Lily hit it off!

What's the problem?

Yeah, I can't put my finger on it.

Dude, we should be celebrating right now!

This is great for our careers. We've gotten great

promotion for the store. And you're about to make

a little girl's Christmas wish come true.

What more could you want?

Yeah, I just want what's best for Emma and Lily.

So what's wrong with this Clark guy?

He seems like he's perfect.

- Yeah, a little too perfect. - Yeah. It's crazy.

How does a man look like that?

Wait a minute, did you catch feelings for Emma?

- What? - You caught feelings for Emma!

Did I catch feelings? What are you saying?

- People say that. - Catch feelings?

- Yeah, that's a phrase. - From the 1950s.

No, you caught feelings! Did you?

No, I did not catch feelings.

I, I just, I want what's best for her. That's it.

I think that might be Clark, so...

- Maybe you're right. - It feels like I'm right.

Did you, um, happen to run into Brit?

At the date?

Emma's friend, Brit, yeah.

Was she at the date with Clark and Emma?

- They weren't together? - She wasn't there.

- Yeah, that makes sense. - Why would she be there?

Just wondering. Just, inquiring minds is all.

- That's why you're asking? - I just thought that she might be there.

- But she wasn't there? - No.

Oh, yeah, no, makes sense that she wouldn't be there.

Well, that sounds like you might have caught feelings.

- No. No, no, I'm, no-- - You--

- No! - You're getting a little red!

No, that would actually be absurd.

- Stranger things have happened. - Yeah.

Anyway, can we toast?

We can toast.

- To being Santa. - To being Santa!

I like it!

She was out like a light.

The way she was chattering on about your date,

I thought she would never fall asleep.

Well, she was quite smitten with Mr. Clark.

Can you blame her? Like, wow, girl!

Flowers, and a second date lined up?

- It sounds impressive! - I know.

He's pretty great. We'll see.

This is so exciting!

Lily's wish might actually come true,

and just in time for cuffing season!

Okay, I really should watch what I say around her, hey?

Uh, yeah, I've been telling you that for years.

Sometimes it takes me a minute to learn my lesson!

- But what else, tell me more! - Oh, Zach was there.

And he hung out with Lily the whole time I was skating

with Clark. It was so sweet.

It was like Zach and Lily are becoming fast friends.

Oh! So does that mean that like, Brady was there?

- Just, hanging out, or...? - Brady?

Do I, uh, sense interest?

What makes you say that?

Women's intuition.

What? I, I, I might think he's cute.

What about all the other guys you're dating?

Well, as of this moment,

there is no Mr. Right in sight.

But enough about me! Do you really think

that there might actually be something there

with you and Clark? I mean, he is doing

some really romantic gestures. And Lily,

- she's really impressed. - Yeah.

Oh, I'm jealous! I'm happy for you,

but ah, just seems too good to be true.

I know! It does.

Yeah, let's go.

- Hey, girls! - Oh, hi!

Hi, Clark!

So glad you could join me! Hey, kiddo!

Hi!

How you doing?

I love winter carnivals!

- Zach! - Hey! Are you excited

for the snow ball target practice challenge?

- Yeah! - What's going on?

Oh, I thought you knew, I'm here

- as a Worth representative. - Again?

Is that really necessary?

It's all part of the documentation process, yeah.

We need to report up to the higher-ups

about how everything's going.

I have to write a blurb about the dates.

Update the fans. Keep track of the story.

- You get it. - I don't think I do.

But uh...

Guess we can't argue with the higher-ups, now, can we?

I notice there's no photographers around?

Yeah, they're setting up by the Worth booth.

We'll get you all over there eventually

- for some photos. - Okay. While I've got you here,

can I, uh, get you to take some pictures for us?

Just, really make them pop, okay?

Like, composition wise. Thanks.

Big smiles, guys!

Okay, here we go! One, two, three, smile!

Okay, great.

Great! So, you guys ready to throw?

- Oh, yeah! - Well, have at it. I'll watch.

- Wait, you're not competing? - No, I'm just here

for the moral support. You go ahead!

Oh... Um, okay.

Hey! I'll go with you.

- Wait, really? - Yes!

- Come on, it'll be awesome. - Yeah, you guys go ahead.

- I'm gonna chat with Clark. - Okay. Good thinking, Mom.

- See ya. - Okay, see ya.

Let's do it!

Have you ever done this before?

Yeah, I have. I do it every Christmas!

- Okay. Snowballs. - Right.

- Target. What side do you want? - Um, right side!

Well, you are looking absolutely stunning.

Thank you!

You look good in eggplant.

Thank you very much.

Let's see?

That was actually a bullseye!

Two, three!

Aw, she just, she loves winter activities.

Mm, yeah, I see that. And how about yourself?

I much prefer the warmer ones.

Inside. The house. The...

Okay, yeah. Uh, what, uh, what kind of activities

- are we talking about? - I was just talking about

gingerbread house making the other day!

- Ah, okay. - And, you know, that is

my favourite Christmas tradition.

Mmm, yeah, I definitely do not have the patience

to put all those little candies on top of the house.

Oh, well, it... it's not for everyone.

You know, I'm, I also love Christmas carols.

Just the music, and the costumes, it's magical.

Yeah, yeah. That sounds nice.

- Everyone has their thing. - Absolutely!

- Mine might be Christmas. - I'm no exception.

You kinda twist your body,

and you kinda kick and we touch each other's heels.

- Oh! I like that! Okay. - So, one, two, three.

Ooh!

- Oh, hey! How was it?' - Hey!

So fun! I got a bullseye on the first try!

- What?! - We're gonna go again!

Okay, wait, again?

Zach, are you good to go again?

Oh, I live for this stuff. It's awesome.

- Yeah. - While I've got you here,

can we get a shot with the Christmas tree in the background?

- Absolutely, yeah, great idea. - Yeah, just, one portrait,

one landscape? Make sure you get the tree in the background.

We'll need photos of the three of you

in the merchandise for the website.

Really big smile, okay?

One, two... Christmas tree!

Christmas tree!

Ah, okay! Oh, you got a notification.

So, what are we doing next, guys?

Well, I was thinking, since we did that, we could--

I'm sorry to interrupt, I actually have to go.

- So soon? - Just a quick little work thing. I'm sorry.

Oh, oh, of course. Thank you so much for joining us.

And, this was a really great idea.

I was hoping you'd like it.

- Yeah. - All right.

Would you want to come over to our house later tonight?

The Christmas carollers will be there,

and I usually bake a Christmas bread,

and we listen to them sing?

I would love that.

- Okay. - Me too! Sounds amazing!

- . - Well, it's a date.

Now, let's go throw some snowballs!

- Let's go! - Yes! Let's, yes. Let's go.

Okay, great. I'll see you later.

Yeah. I'll, uh, I'll see you.

Okay!

Oh what, are we doing, underhand?

- Oh, not bad! - That was horrible!

Hoo...

Yes... yes! Okay. All right.

Uh... Okay.

Okay, oh boy.

Ah...

Oh! Hi, Zach, um...

I'm running a little behind.

I'm still working on the Christmas bread.

Oh, yeah no, that's okay. I can come back, or...?

- No! Of course not. - Well, I can help.

- Put me to work in the kitchen. - Oh! No. You don't have

to do that. Unless you want to, because I could kind of use

- all the help I can get. - I can see that.

- What? - You have, um...

A little, uh...

- May I? - Hmm?

- Oh, yeah. - Oh! That is so emb--

That is so embarrassing.

No, it's a sign of a good chef.

Thank you, but maybe you just

taste the bread first before you decide?

Deal.

Lily!

- How are you, little buddy? - I'm good! You came!

Yeah, just your friendly Worth representative

at your service. Remember our thing?

Yes!

- Where do we start? - First, you need an apron.

- Okay. - Okay, I'm gonna go get one.

- Very assertive. - Mm-hmm.

- Ooh! - Here you are, sir!

Wow. How did you know pink was my favourite colour?

It's just so you don't get dirty.

- Okay. - It's the only one we have.

I'm not complaining.

Did you want me to get the candied cranberries first?

- Yes, please. - Okay.

- Where do we start? - Okay. The dough has risen.

- So now, we need to knead it. - Let's roll.

Okay. Uh, sweetheart, do you mind clearing out

whatever we're not using so we have a bit more space?

- Okay. Cool. - Thank you.

And there's candies over there, too.

Okay, thank you. So, before we add the fruit,

let's knead it just a little bit more,

so that the bread ends up with a good texture.

- Is this a family recipe? - Mm-hmm. Great grandma's.

- And she was an excellent baker. - Mmm.

Hmm...

Okay, how's this?

Maybe just put a little bit more elbow grease into it?

Like great-grandma Louise used to.

- Okay. - Hey? Yeah. Oh, yeah,

don't need to be scared. It won't bite.

You sure? It looks a little vicious.

I know it's a little frightening,

but I assure you, it is harmless.

- Here. Lemme, lemme show you. - Is it that bad?

So, you just fold it over.

- Mm-hmm? - Press your heel into it. Okay?

You fold it over,

and then you press the heel of your hand into it. Like that!

Oh, I see. Channeling GGL.

- Great Grandma Louise. - Oh!

Yes, I am.

- Channeling GGL. - Okay I think I get it.

- Sorry. - Ah, sorry.

- Sorry. - Sorry.

I think I, I think I got it. Watch this.

- Oh! - Oh?

- Yeah! - Right?

So much better. There you go!

- Yes! See? He's good! - You're a very good teacher.

- Thank you. - How's this for elbow grease? C'mon.

Huh?

There you go! It's so much better!

- Thank you! - Looks good.

...in front of me. Only red.

I think so, probably. Ooh, white ones again.

Found more tree, though.

The bread is in the oven

and it's gonna be ready for eating shortly.

That's a very lengthy process.

Well, all the best things take time and effort. Right?

- I got that one. - Well, while we're waiting,

I have a little something for you.

Consider it an early Christmas present.

- Oh, it's for me? - You didn't have to do that.

Oh, no, it's nothing. I promise.

Just a little something.

- Can I open it? - Yes.

Oh my gosh! It's so cute, I love it!

Penguins?

They're my favourite animal.

And I wrote about them in my wish.

And you remembered. Let's see?

Oh, there's two of them!

- Because they mate for life? - Mm-hmm.

- Oh, thank you! - You're so welcome!

Okay, I'm gonna put it up on the tree now!

Okay. Where should I put it?

Thank you.

Oh, I know exactly where I should put it! Ooh!

- Okay? - Oh, maybe over here?

Yeah!

Door's open!

Hey, guys! Uh, am I late?

Oh, no, not at all, you're right on time!

- Hi Clark! - Hey, cutie!

The carollers are almost here.

- They should be here any minute! - Good! Well, uh,

before they arrive, I bought you a little something.

- You didn't have to do that! - I wanted to.

It's been wonderful getting to know you and Lily,

and uh, thought I'd give you a token of my appreciation.

Thank you, that is so thoughtful.

Open it! See if you like it!

Oh, I'm sure I'll like it.

Yeah, you, i-it's the thought that counts.

Come on, Mom. Open it already!

- Lily, manners. - Sorry, I just really

wanna see what it is.

Yeah, me too.

- Please, I insist. - All right.

Oh, it... It's beautiful!

- Wowsa! - Clark! Thank you!

I don't even know what to say!

Say you love it.

I-I love it.

Good! Now let me put it on you.

Okay. Uh...

All right, okay, here we go.

There we go. Let's have a look.

Stunning.

Thank you.

- The carollers are here! - Oh! Let's go! Yes!

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a happy new year ♪

♪ Good tidings we bring ♪

♪ To you and your kin ♪

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a happy new year ♪

♪ So bring us some figgy pudding ♪

♪ So bring us some figgy pudding ♪

♪ So bring us some figgy pudding ♪

♪ And bring it right here ♪

Yeah!

Woo!

- Very good! - Thank you!

Very good, I loved that. It was my favourite.

It was amazing!

I love carolling so much!

It's so nostalgic, and it's poignant.

Plain lovely.

Well, not as lovely as you.

Listen, what do you say about

a romantic dinner tomorrow night?

Just the two of us? No, uh, Worth representatives?

No kids?

I think it would be a good chance for us

to get to know each other better.

That sounds great.

I do need a babysitter for Lily for tomorrow night.

Um, let's go inside.

Hey! I'm free tomorrow. I can watch Lily.

- Really? - Yeah! I babysit

my three nieces all the time.

As long as you're comfortable.

We'll have the best time, Mom!

Are you sure? I don't want you to feel

- obligated or anything. - No, no, not at all.

Happy to help.

Great. Thanks, man.

No problem! Just report back after your date

- so I can update the website. - Sure thing.

And, hey, why don't you guys swing by the store

and the stylist will hook you up?

- Thanks. - Ah, don't thank me,

it's one of the perks of the competition.

- Shall we? - Yeah.

Zach, come on!

I think I'm gonna go.

But thank you so much for having me tonight.

But we haven't even decorated the bread yet!

Oh, I know, I know, but next time. Okay?

I'm gonna see you tomorrow! Huh?

Come on. Don't leave me hanging.

Fine!

- Boom! - Okay, bye!

Bye.

- Yeah. - We'll see him tomorrow.

- Yeah, of course. - Okay.

Hey! How's the personal styling going?

It seems to be going well for Clark.

What? No one has helped you yet?

- Hmm. What do you think? - Not yet.

Clark wanted all hands on deck. I guess.

Well, that is not acceptable.

- Shall we? - Yep.

Do you want me to help you find something?

Do you know your way around women's clothing?

Uh.

Let's find out!

- Let's! - Inventory's here.

Aww! I love little boys' clothing!

Ah, too bad that doesn't come in my size.

Yeah, it's a...

It's a real pick.

Look!

These are so tiny!

I used to love dressing Lily in outfits like this.

Oh, I'm just remembering her first onesie.

Right after the adoption papers came through.

It had little, uh, turnips.

That must have been such a great feeling.

Yeah. Nothing like it.

How did know that adoption was right for you?

I was ready to be a mom.

More than ready.

I-I'd been in relationships before.

They just, you know, they weren't the right fit.

So I decided to do it on my own,

and not wait for someone else.

And then I saw the photo of Lily, and I just, I knew.

That she was meant to be with me.

It's the, uh, best decision I ever made.

I think Lily would agree.

What about you?

Have you...

I mean, do you have any children?

No, but I want them.

I just haven't really figured that part out yet,

but that is the plan.

I know that my way was, uh, a little unconventional.

No, I think it's brave and inspiring.

And everyone tuning into your story seems to agree.

I don't know about all that.

But uh...

Thank you.

Yeah, I'd like to meet someone special

before starting a family, but like you,

I haven't really been able to find that yet.

If you don't mind my asking, why do you think that?

Honestly?

- I'm a little gunshy. - Bad experiences in the past?

Mmm. Yeah. Yeah, the old, uh,

had my heart broken years ago

and never fully recovered excuse.

That's a popular one.

- Yeah. - Yeah, it's, uh...

It's hard to get back out there.

It is.

You know.

I think it's worth it when you do.

Oh, no!

They, they need me up in the office.

- Mm-hmm. - Unfortunately.

But you know what, I'm gonna go get Cassie.

And she can help you out, she's got a great eye.

- I totally understand. - I'll see you tonight!

Yeah! Yeah. And, thanks, Zach,

for babysitting tonight.

Lily has just loved hanging out with you.

Having you around has made this whole experience more festive.

It's made us feel more comfortable.

Well, I'm happy to add festiveness anytime.

And, you know, it's my job to make you comfortable.

Yeah, it's your job.

- Well, have fun, okay? - Thanks--

Cassie? Oh, would you help Emma out?

With anything she wants. Okay, bye.

Thanks, yeah. Yep. Bye.

I like to have a surprise colour for the string.

- Like a pop of colour. - Yeah! So it's like all gold,

and then like, you separate the beads, and then you see

like, purple or red, or whatever.

I might choose red. What about you?

Oh, I don't know. Here, let me see.

This looks pretty good!

Yeah!

Hear this, listen.

Whoa! It's like a guitar string.

Kind of!

Like, listen, it...

Wow, you look beautiful.

Thank you.

- Um. This was all Cassie. - Not true.

You could make a garbage bag look good.

I should get that.

Yeah.

- Let's go spy. - What?

- Let's go! - No, we sho--

Yeah okay, let's go do it.

You look great!

The two-hour fitting was worth it.

Thanks. You look great too.

- This is for us? - It is.

- Whoa! Fancy! - Yeah!

Wow, you really know how to pull out all the stops, Clark.

I do what I can, Zach. Take notes.

- This is all too much, Clark! - You deserve it.

Come on.

Your chariot awaits.

- Your coat. - Thank you!

Okay, we're gonna go, Lil. Be good for Zach!

- I will! - Okay?

We'll be back in a couple hours.

Don't hesitate to call if you need anything.

- We'll be fine, have fun. - I love you.

- Yeah, have fun! - Okay.

- All right! Bye! - Bye.

- Please. - Thank you!

Bye!

- You want popcorn? - Yes! Okay, let's go.

Let's do it.

I'm so happy that you wanted to make necklaces

- with me. - Oh, of course!

You're pretty good! Nice colour scheme.

Thank you. Thank you, I learned from the best.

Who you making yours for?

My best friends. They're out of town for winter break,

so, when they come back, we can match! How about you?

I don't know yet.

But I think I might have someone in mind.

Okay. Can't wait to hear who.

- Can I ask you a question? - I'm an open book.

What do you think about Clark? Do you like him?

Well, he does romantic things for my mom.

But...

...he's always taking selfies and posting on social media.

- It's a little weird. - It is, right?

Why are you asking me?

I just wanna make sure your wish is being answered.

Because it's your job.

No. Because your mom is amazing,

and she deserves an amazing boyfriend.

I think...

...someone else would be better for her than Clark.

Who?

What?

You're silly!

Well, yeah, 'course I'm silly!

- It's what I do! - And that's why you would be

- better for my mom! - Me?

Duh. You obviously like each other.

- What do you mean? - Zach. You like my mom, right?

I knew it! Then you have to tell her!

I don't think we should be talking about this.

- Why not? - It's, um...

You'll understand when you're older.

Try me.

All right. I had my heart broken once.

And I'm a little scared it might happen again.

You just have to be brave.

Yeah, that's easier said than done.

My mom always taught me

that you have to take chances.

The way she did with me.

Sometimes, you have to take a risk,

even if you could get hurt.

Because that's when the best things happen.

- You're sure you're only ten? - That's what they tell me.

I'm gonna need to see that birth certificate.

Oh, you and me both!

Mmm, those appetisers were so good!

I can't believe I've never been here before.

I guess I don't spend enough

time out at nice restaurants.

Well, you gotta make time!

That's what life's all about, right?

I guess.

- Maybe I'm more of a home body. - Hmm.

So, how did you hear about this place?

Uh, an influencer was posting about it.

Yeah, apparently the food here was supposed to be really good.

What makes it extra special is that, like you,

- the plates are works of art. - Oh!

- See what I mean? - Yes!

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Wait, wait, wait!

Camera eats first.

- Excuse me, what? - Camera eats first.

One second here.

- Mmm... - Oh, yeah.

Okay...

- Just a litte... - I'll just put those...

Wow, that is so dramatic.

Big smile!

So beautiful.

One more.

- Just get in here. - Okay.

Amazing. Bon appétit.

Okay.

Wow, the view here is something else.

I can see all the way down the hill to that Christmas tree.

I love this time of year.

My view is pretty great too.

Yeah. Christmas.

Always has such a magical feel to it.

Do you have any favourite Christmas memories?

Yeah. Yeah, I'd have to say the year my family and I

went to Hawaii. It was great to escape the snow,

be somewhere tropical.

I bet that was lovely.

I just...

I imagine Christmas as a time when you...

cozy up and you cuddle

and get warm with your loved ones.

True, but trust me. It's pretty great

snorkelling and parasailing instead of being stuck inside

with your family. Mine can be a little much sometimes.

- Oh, really? - Yeah, like just,

different personalities. My mom, my dad,

my two brothers, both married with a handful of kids.

Do you like being an uncle?

I love it.

It's great, you get to hang out with the kids,

and give them back at the end of the night.

Oh, I guess that means you don't want kids of your own?

Because you... You can't return them when they're yours.

I actually think being a step-dad would be

- perfect for me. - Really?

Yeah, it's kind of like being an uncle.

Get to have fun with the kids, look out for them,

teach them how to throw a baseball, or a football.

Take them fishing. All those amazing things.

- Yeah! - But...

when it comes to all the duties,

responsibility is not mine.

Yeah. Yeah, that's uh... one way to think about it.

And you? Tell me about your favourite Christmas.

To be honest? My absolute favourite one

was my first Christmas with Lily.

She was a baby.

And I felt whole.

I just loved seeing the reflection

of the Christmas lights in her eyes, and...

You know, watching her take in the world.

Mmm. Sounds very cool. Oh.

Garçon? Can we have some more wine over here, please?

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

Good night, Zach.

Night, Lily. Sleep tight.

- Hey! - Hey!

- How was your night? - It was good! Um...

I just really missed Lily.

- How was your night? - Very good. She's a great kid.

How did I get so lucky?

Don't sell yourself short. She's pretty lucky too.

- Did she give you any trouble? - Well...

she may have stayed up a little bit past her bedtime.

- She's so persuasive. - I know!

She cracks me up! I think she could be a lawyer some day.

I would hire her for sure to defend me.

Hungry?

- It's actually very good. - Mmm.

- It tastes expensive. - It was.

- It's chocolate! - It's the best.

It's great. Mmm, I'm getting

like, cardamom or something.

Yes! That's what I thought.

So tell me about your date.

Is this for the site, or for you?

Let's start with off the record.

Okay. What do you wanna know?

Do you like him?

- Nosy, much? - Well, no!

I, I, I just promised Lily and Santa

that I would find you a boyfriend for Christmas,

and I wanna make sure I'm doing a good job.

Well, it's um...

It's still a little early to tell.

But I mean, he wrote that beautiful letter.

And it means so much to Lily that I put myself out there.

Yeah.

You didn't answer the question.

- I did. - Did you?

Okay, maybe I didn't. I'm just not sure.

We've only been out a couple of times.

I mean, he's planned some great dates.

I mean, a restaurant with a view?

And getting us to winter carnival for snowball practice?

He's put a lot of thought into it.

And that, that makes a woman feel special.

And it's been a while, since um...

...anyone's put any time or effort into me, so...

Really?

Guys should be lining up to make you feel special.

- Stop! - It's true.

Oh, I...

It is rough out there. In the dating world.

- You know. - Yeah. I do.

Besides,

I just haven't seen Lily this happy...

...in a long time.

And that is all I care about.

I just wanna make sure you're careful.

- Why? - Oh, no, I mean,

like, in general. I think you're great,

and I don't want you to get hurt.

Just gotta get out there and take a risk, right?

Right.

You'll do what's best for you and Lily.

Absolutely.

- Well, I should get going. - Oh

Thank you for the leftovers.

Um, no, of course.

And thanks again for watching Lily.

Any time.

Bye.

Um...

Clark just called.

He wants to take me away for the weekend!

Oh! How "romantique"!

Oh, okay, okay wait, what's happening here?

Mmm. I don't know! I'm confused and my feelings

- are all jumbled up! - Okay! Well, what do you mean?

Clark is great on paper. He is gorgeous.

Successful. He's really made an effort.

He came from New York to meet you and Lily!

- Exactly! - So what's the problem?

We're really different!

Opposites attract?

He is always on his phone, posting on social media.

- That is not me! - That's not hot.

He wants to meet at the winter carnival

to retake photos because they didn't come out right.

Something's a little off,

but I... am rusty.

I don't wanna write him off too soon.

I don't wanna judge him. Besides, you know what?

I love a winter carnival.

And I don't mind going more than once.

Okay, you need to stop analysing

and just do some feeling. You are so in your head!

What's your gut telling you?

- I don't know. - Yes, you do.

- What do you mean? - I think your heart

might be elsewhere.

What on Earth are you talking about, Brit?

I'm talking about the man who makes you smile.

Who's really kind-hearted and loves your daughter.

Zach?

Huh.

I don't know!

He's great.

He's kind of amazing... But no!

He's just doing his job,

and we are basically colleagues at this point.

It is his job to bake Christmas bread with you?

And buy Lily presents and babysit her?

He is just a good person.

He does not like me.

Mom, I'm ten, and even I know he likes you!

So-- How long have you been there for?

Doesn't matter.

Uh, anyways! It is not true!

Is it?

- Is it? - I didn't wanna say anything,

but it really seems like sparks are flying between you two.

And, you feel the same way, right? You like him?

I'm going away this weekend with Clark.

I'm going to see where things go.

And besides the two of you getting in my head,

Zach has given me zero reason to believe

that he has feelings for me.

I'm not gonna jump to conclusions.

And I don't want to hear another word about it. Okay?

- Okay? - Okay.

Brit, get your car keys. I've got a plan.

Good morning!

- Is it? - Yeah... It, it is.

Boyfriend for Christmas is trending!

Sales have increased since the campaign started,

and we're still keeping our jobs.

I mean, this is a Christmas miracle.

Wow, what, what's going on?

You were right.

- Sorry, what? - You were right.

I caught feelings.

You caught feelings!

- Don't say it. - You caught feelings!

I knew it! And you used the phrase!

- Stop it. - That's good! What're you gonna do?

I don't know. She's dating Clark.

But I have this gut feeling that he's using her somehow.

- What do you mean? - I looked him up again last night.

He's just come out with some new matchmaking business.

It seems like he's only with Emma for like,

likes and followers.

I wanna tell her, but I don't think it's my place.

See, this is exactly

why I don't put myself out there.

- It gets so complicated! - Yeah, that complicates things.

- It does. - For us too.

- Um... - I know.

Look, I go on so many first dates

that don't amount to anything.

So, if you're telling me right now,

that you found the real thing, then, I think you gotta do it.

That's what everyone keeps telling me.

- Who's everyone? - Lily.

- A ten-year-old girl told you that? - Mm-hmm.

Okay. Um, yeah, I didn't think I would say this this morning,

but that ten-year-old girl is a lot smarter than you.

And I think you should listen to her.

Yeah.

- Zach's phone! - Hey! Hey, Clark.

- What's going on? - Hey! I'm gonna need you

to meet me at the winter carnival with a camera crew.

- And why is that? - Just do it.

Hold on a second. What?

I know how you feel about Emma.

But we have to keep our jobs, too, so...

Just do it. It'll make Veronica happy.

Yeah, the crew will be there, Clark.

Great! I'll text you the details.

We're just finishing this job.

And you're making a little girl happy.

So, I don't know.

Get in the Christmas spirit?

Yeah, you're right.

- Oh! - Lily?

Zach! Thank goodness you're here!

- Is your mom with you? - Uh, no, just Brit,

- but it's an emergency? - What's wrong?

A love emergency.

Okay. Does your mom know that you're here?

Relax, I got it covered. And what do you think it is?

- Amateur hour? - No, definitely not.

You never cease to amaze me. Okay, what's going on?

My mom's about to make a huge mistake!

- Which is? - She's about to go on a weekend

trip with the wrong guy, and you gotta stop her.

Zach? What're you doing here?

I'm here to tell you not to go.

- I don't understand. - Don't go away with Clark.

But I-I just...

I say this because I care about you.

Clark is using this contest as self-promotion,

and I feel responsible.

He's started some new business venture,

and he's just doing this for publicity.

I know what he is.

I do my due diligence too.

Well, that's a relief.

But still. You deserve so much more than that.

What do you think I deserve?

Someone who really sees you.

Strives to make you smile.

Someone you can depend on.

That sounds perfect.

Just don't go, Emma.

Why not?

Because you should stay here with me.

- You should be with me. - Zach...

You deserve to be seen.

For everything you have to offer.

The way that I do.

I'm tired of being afraid--

Emma! Emma! Hey!

Are we ready to get some good shots

without this guy's thumb in the way?

Ah, Clark! Hi.

- Hey! - Uh, yeah. I have something to say.

You want... This is gonna be good, guys,

- just make sure you're rolling. - Hey! I know what you're doing.

Wait, I'm sorry, what I'm doing?

Yeah. I know that this, and us,

it's just more publicity for you.

Is this, uh, a joke?

I wish it was.

But maybe this is for the best.

Because you and I both know that we don't

have a real connection.

And I have a real connection with someone else.

As the head of a matchmaking company.

I hope you understand

that you and I can't see each other anymore.

I understand.

I wish you the best of luck.

You too.

Did you mean what you said?

Zach, it's Veronica.

I just saw the footage from last night.

Congratulations. You've made this an even better promotion

for Worth Department Store. Merry Christmas,

and I'll see you at work in the New Year.

- Hello, hello! - Hey! Careful! It's hot!

Okay. How can I help?

I think we're all set!

We just need to bring everything to the table.

Well, in that case, I have a little something

I wanted to give you. An early Christmas present.

You absolutely didn't have to, you've done so much!

- What? - I wanted to.

Do you want to open it?

Okay.

Oh, Zach!

I wanted to get you a necklace that really

suits you, of something that you really love.

Made from the heart.

One of a kind, just like you.

I love it.

I love it!

- Do you want to put it on? - Yeah. Will you,

- will you put it on me? - Of course.

Okay.

It's so romantic, I can't help it!

I can't stand it!

Calm down! You're not here!

Okay, I'm not! Don't, don't...

How do I look?

Absolutely beautiful.

You're so cute!

Whoa!

- Gorgeous, Emma. - Look at that!

Only took me seven hours.

Cheers to the chef.

- Yes, it looks-- - Oh! Oh, sorry.

I'd like to make a toast.

Thank you everyone for joining us.

I just want to give a special thank you to Lily.

And say you were right.

Finally!

Well, no! The more the merrier!

And just, thank you for so selflessly

giving your wish to me.

I'm so grateful for the prize money,

and what it has done for our charity!

And I'm just so grateful

that your wish led us to Zach.

- Sweetheart, I love you. - I love you too.

And merry Christmas, everybody!

Merry Christmas!

Cheers!

Cheers!

Eyes, eyes.

Okay, okay. Let's eat.

Let's eat. Mmm!

Mmm!

Okay, pass around the buns, get everything going.

Thanks, Joah. Thank you.

You have to start with the buns. Yeah.

- Do you want me to cut? - You do whatever you want to do.

Okay! Okay.

- I'm going to cut this. - Okay!

Everybody, I assume, wants a piece?

- Yes, I do. - You want a little piece or a big piece?

- Yes, please, yeah. - Oh, thank you!

Pass it down

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